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Caterpillar Academy (Inf)

1569 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax, CA 949305.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
24
a week, county median
$548
year first licensed
2015
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About Caterpillar Academy (Inf)

Caterpillar Academy (Inf) is a licensed infant center in Fairfax, California. The state has licensed it since July 16, 2015, for up to 24 children, serving infants.

It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits since Jun 2022, with 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations.

InfantsMeals provided

Ages served: infants

From the state license. Ages it lists: 3 months - 3 years
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Type
Infant center
Ages
Infants
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
24 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfantsFrom the state license. It lists: 3 months - 3 years
ProgramsInfant care and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeMeals provided
Licensed capacity24 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Caterpillar Academy (Inf) has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Marin County has a median price of $548 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Marin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$548
Home daycare$392

Toddler

Center$394
Home daycare$367

Preschool

Center$433
Home daycare$407

School age

Center$439
Home daycare$399

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Caterpillar Academy (Inf)

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Caterpillar Academy (Inf) since Jun 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Infant center
Capacity
24 children
Ages
Infants
First licensed
2015
License number
#214005350
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Summary

6 visits since Jun 2022 · Last visit May 1, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 3, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. May 1, 2026Inspection
  2. May 23, 2025Visit
  3. Apr 18, 2025Inspection
  4. Mar 5, 2024Inspection
  5. Feb 6, 2023Visit
  6. Jun 30, 2022Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Caterpillar Academy (Inf)

Is Caterpillar Academy (Inf) licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 16, 2015.

Does Caterpillar Academy (Inf) have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Caterpillar Academy (Inf) since Jun 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Caterpillar Academy (Inf) care for?

24, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants.

What are Caterpillar Academy (Inf)'s hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (415) 456-4478 to confirm.

How much does Caterpillar Academy (Inf) cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (415) 456-4478 to ask.

What is Caterpillar Academy (Inf)'s phone number?

(415) 456-4478.

Where is Caterpillar Academy (Inf)?

1569 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax, CA 94930. The nearest other daycare we list is First Friends Montessori, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).